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Crossbeats Orbit Review: Classy, comfortable and a calling companion

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Domestic wearables brand Crossbeats has expanded its smartwatch portfolio with the launch of Orbit and Orbit Sports in India. We had for review the former i.e., Orbit that comes loaded with features including Bluetooth calling, SpO2 monitor, BP monitor and up to 10 days of battery life. The smart wearable is available in attractive Metallic Blue and Graphite Black colours. It has enough substance to take on the likes of the smartwatches from brands such as BoAt, Noise, Amazfit and Fire-Boltt, to name a few, under the affordable 5K segment. While it has a lot to offer on paper, let’s take a look at what the Crossbeats Orbit (black variant) brings to the table, with this review.

Design and Build

Featuring a circular dial with silicon straps attached to it, the Orbit smartwatch looks classic and sophisticated. The circular case is made up of metal, giving it a very solid build, whereas the back of the device consists of plastic with a matte finish that makes the watch look polished. The silicone straps paired with the dial are quite skin-friendly and will not irritate you even for a moment.

If we talk about the dial, it is a bit thicker which could be because of a speaker and a big battery that the smartwatch houses. Crossbeats has used an IPS display that sports a thin bezel on the edges. The 1.3-inch display with 240×240 pixels resolution will offer you a good viewing experience indoors. While the left side of the dial is plain, on the right you’ll get a tactile button that performs multiple functions and help you navigate the UI. It will take you to the menu and different modes.

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In terms of comfort, the smartwatch offers you a perfect dial size – it is neither too large nor too small and is made for all wrist sizes. It hangs on to the wrist impeccably and will not make you feel heavy. Thanks to the silicone straps, the smartwatch is very comfortable to wear for hours and will not cause any sort of itching.

As for protection, the Crossbeats Orbit offers you IP68 rating that makes it dust and water resistant, which definitely is a very important feature for any wearable. Overall, it’s a premium looking device priced reasonably.

UI and Features

The smartwatch has a lot to offer, in terms of features, which makes it even more special in the given price segment, especially with regard to the Bluetooth Calling.

Pairing this watch to your smartphone is like child’s play and will not take much of your time. First of all, you need to download the CB-Active app from the Play Store or App Store. The application can be used for getting a detailed view of your activities. You can also use the app to customise watch faces, although it has very limited options to choose from.

Beginning with the SpO2 monitor that currently happens to be one of the most sought-after health-tracking features in a smartwatch, the results were fairly accurate, although there was a minute difference of one or two per cent, which is not bad. Moving on to the heart rate sensor, there was no consistency in count while measuring my heart rate. This feature needs to be improved and Crossbeats must take note of it. The BP (blood pressure) monitor happens to be another important health tracker the smartwatch comes equipped with. The results were somewhat convincing with the BP tracker. Sleep tracker, which is present on almost all the smartwatches, wasn’t accurate at all. The results were utterly unacceptable, as I slept for over 6 hours and it was showing just 3 hours.

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Although the watch comes with various activity modes (such as basketball, football, badminton, cycling, hiking, walking, and more in terms of sports tracking), counting the footsteps happens to be on everyone’s mind while using a smartwatch or a smartband. Interestingly, Crossbeats Orbit recorded some extra steps. I fail to understand how it could happen. The company must pay heed to it, as the step-counting happens to be a very basic feature in a fitness tracking device.

Functionalities and Performance

The smartwatch houses an in-built speaker that you can use to answer or make calls. You can also play music with it. The speaker produces sufficient sound and you’ll not face any difficulty while hearing the person on the other end or listening to music. The Crossbeats Orbit has a readable dial pad that will let you type a number or make a call straight from the wrist very easily. I didn’t find any sort of connectivity issue with my phone.

To enjoy the calling feature, you need to separately connect your smartphone to the Bluetooth 3.0 option available in the list. Along with the Bluetooth 3.0, you will have to connect to the Orbit option too. When connected, the audio that is played on your smartphone will be played on the watch.

The touch response on this device is awesome. It’s very smooth, akin to a good smartphone. It’ll easily take you from one option to the other. There is no issue with icons as they are big and bright. Similarly, the display is bright and readable indoors, however you’ll have to struggle a bit under direct sunlight to read content on the smartwatch. Thankfully, there’s an option to increase the brightness. Overall, it’s a very easy to use smart wearable.

Battery life

The Crossbeats Orbit has a robust battery life and its performance is really amazing. Following one complete charge, it lasted me over a week despite using different features that the watch comes with. However, the Bluetooth calling feature may eat up battery. The smartwatch takes around 2 hours to charge fully.

Conclusion

The smartwatch looks chic, has a great display and a sturdy build. It offers very good comfort on the wrist and is super smooth, performance-wise. Thanks to the Bluetooth Calling feature, one can make calls from the watch and listen to music with no difficulty. The dial pad is pretty readable. While it’s fairly accurate with SpO2 reading, there’s no consistency while measuring heart rate. The sleep tracker is unconvincing, and the step tracker counts extra steps which is totally unacceptable. Hope the company is working to fix these issues with software updates. Anyway, Crossbeats Orbit is something you cannot ignore at this price point, especially considering its features.

OPPO, UNDP join hands to accelerate young entrepreneurs’ contributions towards sustainable development

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OPPO announced today that it has entered into a year-long partnership with the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) to engage young social entrepreneurs to join efforts to address social sustainability issues through innovation.

Through the initiative, OPPO will help young entrepreneurs develop their ideas and support them in playing a more influential role in the UN (United Nations) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This landmark project is an evolution of Kengo Kuma and OPPO’s Bamboo Ring exhibition which debuted at the 2019 edition of the London Design Festival and explored the harmonious relationship between humans and nature through the envisioning of lightweight yet strong structures made with bamboo and carbon fiber. This year, OPPO’s experiential installation uses pioneering technology to engage all the senses through a series of orchestral scores composed by Japanese violinist Midori Komachi with Musicity.

William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO, said, “Today, young people are no longer just spectators to the ever-changing world around them. Instead, they are eager to channel their passion and creativity to create a better world. At OPPO, our brand mission is to create ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’, and we are honored to work with the UNDP to support the young generation in addressing the most urgent global issues we are facing. We believe that the talent of young people will offer brand new solutions for sustainable development that will ultimately benefit people around the world for generations to come.”

OPPO supported the UNDP with the 2021 National Dialogue China, which was held online from August 23 to 27. The National Dialogue China is part of the Youth Co:Lab, the largest youth social entrepreneurship movement in Asia and the Pacific, co-created by the UNDP and its partners. The theme of the National Dialogue this year is “Climate Action & Accelerating Green Recovery”, and is aimed at encouraging young people to make full use of digital skills to tackle climate issues through the use of innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions.

As a partner of the 2021 National Dialogue China, OPPO not only provided its expert guidance and training in media production and digital marketing, but also offered approximately US$46,000 in OPPO Innovation Grants to the eight winning teams in the National Dialogue. The outstanding entrepreneurial projects selected through the 2021 National Dialogue China will be eligible for the 2022 Youth Co:Lab, where winners will meet with other young entrepreneurs from more than 20 other countries and regions to discuss how young people can help achieve sustainable development goals through social innovation and entrepreneurship. Moving forward, OPPO will continue to support youth entrepreneurship projects addressing climate issues through the Innovation Incubation Camp.

OPPO has long believed in the power of the young generation and has a strong history of supporting young people achieve their ambitions. Since 2019, OPPO’s global Emerging Artists Program, Renovators, has been held annually to support young artists showcase their creative skills and views on social issues through the fusion of technology and art.

As a UNDP Asia Pacific Youth Empowerment Alliance partner, OPPO hopes to strengthen its cooperation with the UNDP in the future to further empower the young generation as they work to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals together.

HARMAN Professional launches JBL Commercial CSSG20 On-camera Shotgun Microphone

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HARMAN Professional Solutions today launched the all new JBL Commercial CSSG20 on-camera shotgun microphone in India. It is designed for professional applications that enable you to ‘Sound Your Best’. JBL Commercial CSSG20 is available on Amazon at an introductory price of Rs 4,999.

Made for content creators, news reporters, videographers and v-loggers, this new on-camera shotgun microphone is an optimum solution for recording professional quality sound. The microphone captures sound at its best and delivers pristine audio ensuring great recording outputs. It’s light weight and ideal design makes it use-on-the-go.

JBL Commercial CSSG20 is a high sensitivity condenser capsule with super cardioid pickup pattern. To avoid background noise, the mic comes with a built-in high pass filter to cut noise below 200Hz. The three step gain adjustment feature -10db/0db/+10db can be used to reduce ambient noise.

Aditya Todi, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, HARMAN Professional Solutions in India and SAARC, said, “As content creation booms, people are experimenting with what they create. We see many Indian content developers coming out with news-centric videos and interesting interactions. Audio plays a vital role in these creations, hence, JBL Commercial has designed a handy, functional and quality microphone that delivers the message accurately without any distortion.”

The microphone comes with a standard cold shoe mount for convenient installation on camera and an integrated shock mount to reduce mechanical & vibrational noise. JBL CSSG20 is powered by single 1.5V AA battery and its low battery indicator gives users advance warning. The microphone can also be connected to the phone using the splitter with the provided 3.5mm jack.

The box includes CSSG20 Condenser Shotgun Microphone with attached cable with 3.5mm Connector, a windscreen, a 3.5mm Splitter Cable, user manual and a discount coupon that can be used for the customer’s next purchase of JBL Commercial microphones.

Power up your device with U&i Charter Series Power Bank

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With the increase in the number of time spent on the cell phone, a power bank is a must-have accessory on the go. To overcome these consumer woes, U&i has come up with “Charter”, a 6 in One Power Bank. This product is a combination of style and utility as it can easily slip into your pocket and is not bulky at all making it easy to carry around. It is a stylish and smart offering in the market with many notable features.

Charter is made using a superior quality alloy plastic shell which makes it dust and fireproof. Apart from this, it has an inbuilt intelligent safety system that protects the device from overcharging, high temperatures, and short circuits.

Paresh Vij, Founder, and Director, U&i quoted, “The newly launched Charter Power Bank is value for money device, a combination of style and utility for our valued subscribers. Through this launch, we are expanding our power bank range and we’ll be looking forward to bring in superior and innovative products in the coming days.”

Charter has a battery capacity of 10,000mAh and is equipped with an LED battery indicator, which helps its users to keep a check on the battery, power left in the Power Bank, etc. The most phenomenal feature of this power bank is that it has 4-in-built charging cables with Type C, Micro, and Lightning connectors. Now, one can charge up to 6 different devices of 5V with the newly launched power with ease.

Features:

  • LED Indicator
  • Fire and dust proof
  • Pocket size and light-weight
  • 10,000mAh battery capacity
  • In-built 4 charging cables with Type C, micro, and lighting connectors
  • 2 Inputs and 4 outputs with 5V devices compatibility

Pricing and Availability:

U&i Charter Power Bank is available in the market at an introductory price of Rs 2,499 through all leading retail stores across India.

We are overwhelmed to have flourished faster than we had anticipated: ZinQ Founder

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ZinQ Technologies, an Amazon-exclusive brand, has made a name for itself in lifestyle gadgets and accessories in a very short span of time. Incepted in 2019, ZinQ is a brainchild of Quantum Hitech Merchandising, one of the leading and widely acknowledged computer and gaming peripherals, sound systems and surveillance solutions brand. It claims to sell over 75,000 units per month with 2,500 units sold every day. The company has established a customer base of over 10 lakh and is targeting to scale up the figures to 5 lakh new customers a month by the end of 2021. Arnav Mutneja, Founder, ZinQ Technologies, shares with Ramesh Kumar Raja the brand’s vision and strategy to strengthen its foothold in India furthermore and then enter the Middle East and Europe in the near future. Excerpts:

ZinQ is a relatively new player in the digital accessories segment. How are you positioning it in India which already is a hyper-competitive market having innumerable brands at different price points?

Our hypothesis was to listen to the consumer and to address their needs. By paying heed to millions of customers’ reviews online, we are able to learn what other brands did not want to learn. That has helped us to get insights into what consumers actually want and what features they are willing to sacrifice for ease of use. Hence, the products that we come up with are born out of a very minimal yet functional approach. They are designed to make one’s daily life easy and stress-free.

We had an enthralling journey in lifestyle gadgets and accessories launched in the past year. Considering that India is a price-sensitive market, our products strike a perfect balance between features and performance.

You have a very limited number of product categories to offer. How has been the response so far and what’s your expansion plan to make ZinQ large?

All of our sales are coming from one of India’s leading e-commerce channels, Amazon.in. We sell over 75,000 units per month with 2,500 units sold every day. We have established a customer base of over 10 lakh and are targeting to scale up the figures to 5 lakh new customers a month by the end of 2021.

In terms of business, we are eyeing to clock revenue of around 40 crore in the next year. Having completed a year of selling consumer electronic goods, we have clocked INR 15 Cr revenue in FY 20-21 in domestic sales alone. The industry we are focusing on now is consumer audio space. We are planning to launch a series of Bluetooth speakers, neckbands, headphones and true wireless earbuds. We are also planning to embark on the smart home appliances and lighting category in the immediate future.

As a startup, we are overwhelmed to have flourished faster than we had anticipated. We want to strengthen our foothold in India furthermore and then enter the Middle East and Europe by 2021.

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ZinQ is an Amazon-exclusive brand. Do you have any plans to onboard another platform?

We have no plans to sell through any other channels. It is a symbiotic relationship we share with Amazon and we plan to continue it.

How has the business been so far, especially in the wake of pandemic when living digital life has become a new norm from kids to adults?

The current year has been very grueling for everyone. After completing a year since our inception, the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic happened. Logistics was badly hit and supply chains were disrupted. Exorbitant sums of money got blocked by vendors, inventory in transit, etc. Timing is very essential for any business to succeed, and for us, right when we were scaling up and investing heavily, we had to come to a complete halt, that too a knee jerk. Travel restrictions around these times have become huge hurdles. Product development from other countries over video calls is extremely difficult and time-consuming. Global shortages in IT products have also resulted in global suppliers focusing on higher-paying US and European markets rather than India. Overall, we have been lucky to have sustained the worst and now with supply in the process of rectification, we stand a chance to grow exponentially.

“After completing a year since our inception, the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic happened. Logistics was badly hit and supply chains were disrupted. Exorbitant sums of money got blocked by vendors, inventory in transit, etc. Timing is very essential for any business to succeed, and for us, right when we were scaling up and investing heavily, we had to come to a complete halt, that too a knee jerk”

Which are the areas you are targeting and whom do you consider your potential buyers?

The brand is crafted for youth and tech savvy audiences committed to deliver the best-in-class experience to its customers.

What is your approach to the “after sales service” which remains an issue for the majority of electronics companies?

After sales support is the backbone of any brand. We have strategic tie up with service providers which give our consumers over 600 touch points spread all over the county. We strive to provide a hassle-free service experience to the consumer.

What do you do to increase the recall value of your brand?

We believe that in the long run, nothing speaks for a brand more than its loyal customer base. We believe in a no-compromise approach to quality and make products that last a lifetime. It is a legacy we want to create of a homegrown household electronics accessories brand with unmatched quality.

There is a parallel grey market in India thriving on counterfeit accessories and devices. How will you deal with them?

Fortunately, being exclusive to Amazon, we do not face competition from the grey market and we carefully come up with products that do not have easily available alternatives in the grey market.

What are your outreach and investment plans?

We have invested Rs 5-6 crores till now. We have gained access to capital investment through our parent company Quantum Hi-Tech Merchandising. In order to grow further, we do not see funding as an issue. We are looking at investors from a strategic point of view more than monetary.

Please tell us something about R&D and innovation at ZinQ?

We have a dedicated department for design where we make sure that every product is designed internally to the optimal performance levels. We outsource certain parts of the manufacturing process but make sure that our products and key designs remain our property. Right now, we have over 35 products under development by our R&D team and more than 15 are nearing production.

Tech NewsWrap: Vivo Y21s launched… and more

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Vivo Y21s launched with 50MP triple rear camera

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched a new budget category phone – Vivo Y21s – in Indonesia. The latest device is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset and house a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in single 4GB RAM and is paired with 128GB storage capacity. The new smartphone has a triple rear camera setup is offered in two color options- Midnight Blue and Pearl White. Vivo Y21s has been launched in Indonesia at a price of IDR 2,799,000 (roughly Rs 14,400) for the sole 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Realme Pad design, display specs show up on Flipkart

Ahead of its official launch on September 9, the Realme Pad’s design and display features have been revealed. Realme is all set to launch the Realme Pad, alongside the Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers. As part of its teasers, the company has revealed the design of its upcoming tablet, the Realme Pad along with some key display features. Flipkart has a dedicated page for the Realme Pad which teases the design of the much-anticipated and reveals some key features. The Realme Pad has a thickness of just 6.9mm which makes it fairly slim and expectedly lightweight.

iPhone 13 satellite features to launch in select markets

iPhone 13 series is likely to launch this month and the recent information from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg offers details on what the annual Apple fall launch event may introduce. It is likely to bring the iPhone 13 range and the Apple Watch Series 7. While reports indicated smartwatch production delays, Gurman says that the wearable will still be announced at the event. Availability is reported to be in limited quantities or delayed for certain models. He also says that the iPhone 13’s anticipated satellite feature will only be available in select markets. The report also suggests that the iPhone 13 may not get the feature immediately and the functionality is likely go live next year.

Two Realme Bluetooth Speakers launching in India

Realme is all set to hold a launch event in India on September 9 where the Realme 8s, Realme 8i, and the much-anticipated Realme Pad have been confirmed to launch. The company has now officially confirmed the arrival of two Realme Bluetooth speakers – Realme Cobble and Realme Pocket – on that same day. It comes with a 5W dynamic bass boost driver along with a dedicated bass radiator. These speakers are already available in Malaysia and the teaser page on the Flipkart and Indian website have revealed complete information of these two Bluetooth speakers.

Google Fit beats Fitbit app to cross the 100 million installs

Tech giant Google has launched their Google Fit app that helps the users to get health data from Wear OS smartwatches easily. It gets all the data from various products and services to a single application. Recent news has confirmed that this Google Fit app has crossed the 100 million installs milestone on Android. Some features were lost during the transition, but Google has since worked hard to restore those features back, including new features and options. And these efforts seem to have paid off. Google Fit celebrates 100 million downloads on the Play Store in nearly two years.

Tech NewsWrap: Redmi 10 Prime launches in India… and more

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Redmi 10 Prime launches in India

Xiaomi has launched its latest model – Redmi 10 Prime – in India. The latest device has been launched as an upgrade to the current Redmi 9 Prime smartphone. It has a hole-punch display design, MediaTek equipped with helio G88 processor, and an upgraded quad rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera. As for the pricing, the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant of the Redmi 10 Prime smartphone is priced at Rs 12,499. The 6 GB + 128 GB storage model of the phone is priced at Rs 14,499. It will be on sale on Amazon, Mi Stores, Mi.Com, Mi Studios, and major retailers.

WhatsApp to launch a major feature for users soon

WhatsApp keeps on introducing new features from time to time to keep its users happy. Now, the instant messaging platform is going to bring another new major feature that will be available for the web version of the app. The Facebook-owned app will basically change the way you react on the application with your friends and family. Similar to Instagram and Facebook messenger, WhatsApp is working on this feature which will later become the fun quotient for users. It will be available for users both owning an iOS and an Android smartphone.

Xiaomi overtakes Apple to become the world’s top wearable maker

According to a report by market analysis firm Canalys, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the top-shipping wearable maker vendor in the second half of the year. As per the report, it shipped eight million wearable bands in Q2 with a market share of 19.6 percent. Apple came in the second with a shipment of 7.9 million, a year-on-year growth of 29.4 percent. Huawei hung on to third place, mostly relying on China to stay afloat. It shipped 3.7 million wearable bands, a decrease of 53.9 percent year on year. The report also said that wristwatch shipments overtook those of basic bands for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2020, and this trend has continued since then.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Price increased by Rs 1,000

Samsung has increased the price of the Galaxy A52 in India by Rs 1,000. The smartphone was launched this year with a 90Hz display, an IP67-certified build, and quad rear cameras. It comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC and has up to 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy A-series was launched alongside the Galaxy A72, though the latter has not received a price hike. Samsung Galaxy A52’s 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is currently available at Rs 27,499 and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant can be purchased at Rs 28,999. To recall, the 6GB RAM variant was launched in the country at Rs 26,499 and the 8GB RAM variant was launched at Rs 27,999.

Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake-S Desktop CPUs launch date revealed

Intel recently showcased the technology underneath the forthcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs which combines a mixture of high-performance and energy-efficient cores to offer both performance and energy efficiency. It is now said that the company is also expected to launch Z690 motherboards for the same CPUs. According to a report, Intel’s next CPUs are predicted to have higher IPC and greater single-core and multi-core performance. It is expected to release the 12th Gen Alder Lake-S desktop CPUs, as well as the Z960 motherboards, on November 19.

Nokia C20 Plus Review: A decent entry-level phone with some hits and misses

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Nokia is back with another budget smartphone under the C series – Nokia C20 Plus. The device is a successor to the Nokia C20 that was recently released in the global market. The Nokia C20 Plus was released shortly after the release of the C20. Given a low budget, the Nokia C20 Plus is a typical budget phone with some hits and some misses. It has a dual rear camera setup, a large 6.5-inch screen and up to 2-day battery life, at least that’s what’s being advertised. Let’s start with a detailed review of the Nokia C20 Plus smartphone to see if it can upend rivals.

What’s in the box?

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Removing the box of Nokia C20 Plus, we are greeted with the device itself and the first impression is that everything is exactly the same as Nokia C20 and that is expected because this phone is basically the upgraded version of the Nokia C20. The color that I have with me is Ocean Blue and it also comes in Grey color. Just underneath that we have the user manuals and the product information which obviously nobody reads. We are also greeted with a soft TPU case. Just under this case, we get a micro-USB cable (obviously I’m not expecting USB type C as there wasn’t one in Nokia C20 as well). And then there’s a 5W charger which I think is going to take a long time to charge.

Okay, now inspect the device a little bit deeper.

Design

The build quality of the Nokia C20 Plus is solid, with a plastic body and a heavy in-hand feel. On the back of it, we see the Nokia branding. Textured just like the Nokia C20, the back panel boasts soothing pleasure for your eyes. The color – OceanBlue – is amazing. The quiet, modern design has been a favorite choice for many. An interesting specification you will notice is that the circular camera board housing at the back distinguishes it from a sea of very similar-looking budget devices. Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint sensor, but the face lock option is available on the Nokia C20 Plus model.

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On top of the device, we are blessed with our good old friend – the headphone jack which we don’t see on the latest phones nowadays, unfortunately. At the bottom, Nokia has given up the USB C port in favor of the rather dated micro-USB. At the bottom of the phone, we have a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer and just next to the micro-USB port, there’s a microphone. On the left-hand side, there’s nothing. On the right-hand side, we have the power slash lock button and just next to it, there are the volume rockers.

Display

Honestly, for a low-budget phone, the first impression of the screen looks great. It has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with decently good brightness levels and HD+ resolution. Colour accuracy levels and off-angle tilt-shift are pretty much on point for a low-budget device. On the other hand, you will miss the smooth visual experience as there is not a decent refresh rate. Adjusting the brightness can cause problems sometimes. Another noteworthy feature is the 20:9 aspect ratio. You can expect a decent viewing experience.

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There is a little notch on the top, but just generally speaking, the first impression of the screen is fantastic. Also, at the bottom of the device, there is a slight bezel but the screen generally speaking is big enough and this is the bezel that does not make a big difference. As per the price point, you should not expect a lot from the C20 Plus phone but what you get is completely justified.

Performance

Powering the Nokia C20 Plus is a Unisoc SC9863A processor that can be compared with Snapdragon 425 SoC which was launched back in 2018. So do not expect the performance to be the best. However, the plus point is that the smartphone has stock UI and that’s it. Unfortunately, playing state-of-the-art games would not be suitable for this model. Nokia C20 Plus is running on Android 11 Go Edition. I got the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant which is just the right amount for the kind of apps you might run on a phone in this range.

Camera

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The optics are not anything special on the Nokia C20 Plus. It has an 8-megapixel primary + 2-megapixel depth camera while there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. Both the camera can shoot videos up to 720p@30fps.Considering the price tag; there is nothing to talk about. In short, Nokia C20 Plus doesn’t have a good camera. With this model, you cannot expect decent daylight photography. The phone allows you to capture everyday photos, but with some limitations. The front-facing camera is a 5-megapixel sensor that can overexpose shots but gets inaccurate skin tones for the most part. Since the camera is a big factor in any smartphone, you will find many other options with superior specifications.

Battery

If I talk about the power, you would be surprised by its long battery life. The phone boasts a massive 5,000mAh battery that lasts easily for more than a day. Unfortunately, there is no fast charger; instead, you will get a tame 10W charger, which is taking approximately two hours to completely juice up the device. According to the company, it can deliver up to two days of usage on a single charge. As this is an HD+ smartphone, the battery will last for two days but if you use the phone for a long time, then it should last for a day. For charging, it has a micro-USB Port. Overall, the battery section of the Nokia C20 Plus definitely appeals to you over the low-budget phones.

Price

The Nokia C20 Plus starts at Rs 8,999 for the base variant that comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The phone also comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for Rs 9,999. You can purchase the phone from Nokia India’s official website, Reliance Digital, Jio Point outlets, and offline mobile retailers.

Buy or Not?

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Whether it is a display, processor, or battery, Nokia C20 Plus offers almost all the essential features that can do all your daily tasks. While it offers solid build quality and good battery life, it is a bit of a letdown on aspects like performance and camera. However, finding Android 11 Go Edition on any low-budget phone is quite hard. You would be surprised by the long-lasting battery performance. Not only that, the latest software and graphics unit draw your attention to this model. This is where it separates itself from its peers. At a price as low as this, there is little to go wrong, especially with a brand like Nokia. So, if you have a limited budget and you are someone who just needs a device to get work done, you can undoubtedly go for Nokia C20 Plus.

TSSC, BetterPlace partner to facilitate workers employment for the telecom ecosystem

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The Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and BetterPlace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards bridging the skill gap by facilitating the hiring of workers on the go.

The MoU is aimed at facilitating the placements of candidates for various job roles in the ICT domain, with targeted placements in upcoming job roles like 5G, drone technology, etc. as well as job roles to bridge the industry skill gap.

“We need to employ concerted efforts to help youngsters in our country get employment. The scope of this partnership will go beyond government skill development programs and paid programs by TSSC. We plan to place candidates from various locations and educational backgrounds through the BetterPlace database. Our combined aim is to organize job fairs targeting various skill requirements within the industry and tackle geographical segments in our country. The next wave of telecom will require an additional frontline workforce and we hope to fulfill this demand,” commented Arvind Bali, CEO, TSSC.

The partnership details a joint analysis of the industry trends including job roles in high demand, best performing training programs, candidate interview performance, selection/rejection criteria, and upcoming skill trends within the telecom sector. This comprehensive undertaking will coalesce in a high-functioning mapping and placement model which will help enable counseling sessions for candidates in the future.

BetterPlace will conduct placement drives on behalf of TSSC via its online portal for community building of trained workforce professionals. This will provide the necessary networking opportunities with fellow workers leveraging BetterPlace’s all-in-one lifecycle management platform that focuses on the B2C market opportunity. TSSC will leverage the BetterPlace database of candidates to create awareness about the telecom sector job roles and government skill programs.

Pravin Agarwala, CEO, BetterPlace, shared on this development, “We have developed a comprehensive understanding of the blue-collar job landscape in India through our past projects. There is immense scope for employment for a skilled workforce in the telecom sector. What it needs is adequate resources for the youth to access placements that match their skill sets, location, and the expectations of the industry and the candidates. TSSC understands industry requirements through its years of experience and we will use our online platform to create opportunities catering to industry and candidate interests. BetterPlace, through its technological prowess and people-centric approach, will help TSSC achieve operational excellence, and blue-collar job seekers improve their lives.”

TSSC has created its own job portal TelcoJobs for frontline workforce employment in the ICT domain. The effort will lend guidance to understanding the job market in upcoming technologies to derive the benefits from various government schemes and paid skill development courses. Further, the MoU outlines future job fairs in rural as well as urban areas. This will be conducted via BetterPlace’s tech platform with a focus on the B2C community.

Lightweight smartwatch NoiseFit Core launched in India at Rs 2,999

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Homegrown brand Noise has announced the launch of NoiseFit Core at an introductory price of Rs 2,999. The smartwatch is available for sale on Noise’s website. It is designed to provide holistic experience and productivity. This portfolio addition by Noise is a perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts with devices equipped with Android 7 or iOS 9.0 and above.

The elegant smartwatch has an industry-leading design, a sharp round dial display of 1.28 TFT with a fluid resolution of 240×240 pixels. It has a sleek button on the right side of the watch for navigating across UI to perform multiple tasks. Available in two colors, users can spot this smartwatch in Charcoal Black and Silver Grey. Built with a zinc alloy metal body, NoiseFit Core is a lightweight smartwatch with the versatility of work and play integrated in one single device. Noisemakers can access personalized cloud-based watch faces that can be customized. With the 285mAh battery, the smartwatch offers longevity of up to 7 days in addition to a standby time of up to 30 days.

The NoiseFit Core is equipped with heart rate monitor, 13 sports modes and is certified to be sweat and water-resistant with an IP68 rating. The smartwatch is compatible with the NoiseFit app and offers seamless sync with Bluetooth 5. Users are also provided with access to weather updates, calls, messages and are enabled music and camera control after connecting the smartwatch with the app.

Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said, “Everyone at Noise seeks to provide our consumers with products that are specifically tailored to meet their demands. We aim to unleash the limitless possibilities of technology and budget, which redefine smartwatches. With the launch of NoiseFit Core, we strive to provide the customer with an affordable yet professional, technologically driven smart wearable experience. We hope to keep up with our endeavor of making smart technology accessible to everyone.”

Recently, Noise has been ranked as India’s No.1 Wearable Watch Brand for the fifth consecutive quarter. The homegrown brand leads the industry with a 28.6% market share in 2Q21 as per International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, Q2 2021.

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